Pass The Parcel Round 16 - Q&A / announcements

[Eugenia]

Sydney, Australia....Yes???

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Eugenia wrote: "Sydney, Australia....Yes???"

Yes

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi everyone

I appear to have not been clear enough on this week's task.

Because the key word I targeted was 'surfing', I wanted the books to be somewhere on the coast - and I opened it up to anywhere on the coast, including places like NYC. So whilst I realise that interior lakes CAN have beaches, the book needs to be coastal.

***edit***

I will also accept islands despite acknowledging that some islands are rather large... Australia as the largest island in the world will NOT count - the setting will still need to be coastal.

I am just trying to get some parameters out there. And my apologies if I don't have a solid grasp on some of the US cities and their location in relation to the coast.

Sometimes I have to google on the run to work out if a location qualifies, so the more information you can give me when you ask a question (to justify a choice) the easier it is for me to give a fair answer.

[Tink Magoo is bad at reviews]

Hey Jane, would this work from the precis?

"There’s just one catch: they have to go on a company cruise to the Galápagos Islands..."

or not because they're on the ocean for most of it?

Thanks

[LaurLa]

Hi Jane - just double checking this one works. 18 books into the series, the precis or tags aren't very explicit that the setting is a little island off the coast of Rhode Island because 18 books later it doesn't really need to be explained, yeah? So here is what I found in precis:

"As the lease on his Gansett Island rental comes to an end, he's making plans to return to his “real” life on the mainland."

[Eugenia]

How about “trapped on a cruise ship?” Would that count?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "Hey Jane, would this work from the precis?

"There’s just one catch: they have to go on a company cruise to the Galápagos Islands..."

or not because they're on the ocean for most of it?

Thanks"

It works so long as they hit the islands - just a shelf works so I would think it will be fine.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Eugenia wrote: "How about “trapped on a cruise ship?” Would that count?"

No - needs to hit the beach or mainland. If they take off from a port it will work. Just need a shelf/tag :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

LaurLa wrote: "Hi Jane - just double checking this one works. 18 books into the series, the precis or tags aren't very explicit that the setting is a little island off the coast of Rhode Island because 18 books l..."

Yep - that works.

[Amanda]

I googled it and it said coastal but since I’ve never been to Australia I figure it’s better to ask an expert 😉 will Melbourne work?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "I googled it and it said coastal but since I’ve never been to Australia I figure it’s better to ask an expert 😉 will Melbourne work?"

Yes :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 3

Option 1:
2. For a small fee each month, you access a global database of couches.

* Read a book you bought on sale, at no charge, or you accessed for free (Kindle Unlimited counts).
Gifts and presents count.
Please state WHY it was cheap or free in your selection post.

Option 2:
Key date - 18 September 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.

Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Louise]

Does a book accessed through Scribd work for this?

[[deleted user]]

Would an eARC count?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yes to Scribd.

Arcs will work so long as they are on GR with a page count 😊

[[deleted user]]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Yes to Scribd.

Arcs will work so long as they are on GR with a page count 😊"

Awesome thanks!!

[Sassafrass]

Hi Jane, are we getting a category today? Or are my days off?

[Hazel]

Sassafrass wrote: "Hi Jane, are we getting a category today? Or are my days off?"

I was wondering the same usually wait for the theme then I can go to bed. 😂

[Sally906]

Hazel wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "Hi Jane, are we getting a category today? Or are my days off?"

I was wondering the same usually wait for the theme then I can go to bed. 😂"

I’m in the same time zone - and I have just got up and made my coffee. Is morning here - maybe she is having a well deserved sleep in 😀

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sorry - getting it up now!

Kept wanting to post it yesterday, and of course today - I forgot!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 4

Option 1:
10. This is an adventure!

* Read a book tagged 'adventure'.
Qualification may be found in precis, main page, tag/shelf or list.

Option 2:
Key date - 25 September 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.

Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Sassafrass]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Sorry - getting it up now!

Keep wanting to post it yesterday, and of course today - I forgot!!"

That's what I thought was happening to me. I thought maybe I was a day early.

Thanks!!!

[[deleted user]]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 4

Option 1:
10. This is an adventure!

* Read a book tagged 'adventure'.
Qualification may be found in precis, main page, tag/shelf or list.

Option 2:
Key date - 25 September 2020
A book on ..."

If the book is tagged would Adventure-Romance count, or does it just have to be adventure?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sarah {The Bookish Knitter} wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 4

Option 1:
10. This is an adventure!

* Read a book tagged 'adventure'.
Qualification may be found in precis, main page, tag/shelf or list.

Option 2:
Key date - 25 Septemb..."

Any tag combo works so long as the meaning doesn't alter from the book having an 'adventure'.

eg Mind-numbing adventure as a tag wouldn't work. (Not that I have ever seen that.)

[[deleted user]]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Sarah {The Bookish Knitter} wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 4

Option 1:
10. This is an adventure!

* Read a book tagged 'adventure'.
Qualification may be found in precis, main page, tag/shelf or li..."

Gotcha, its a road trip romance :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sarah {The Bookish Knitter} wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Sarah {The Bookish Knitter} wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Week 4

Option 1:
10. This is an adventure!

* Read a book tagged 'adventure'.
Qualification may be found in precis, main pag..."

Yep - sounds good :)

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

I am thinking of Strange Fortune on the first pages of shelfs 13 people shelved it Adventure . is that enough? https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...

[Shannon]

In the precis my book says One young American tutor + one dangerously sexy widowed king = conflict, chaos, misadventure and lots and lots of sexytimes...would this work?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "I am thinking of Strange Fortune on the first pages of shelfs 13 people shelved it Adventure . is that enough? https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve..."

Hi Roger - yes that's fine :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "In the precis my book says One young American tutor + one dangerously sexy widowed king = conflict, chaos, misadventure and lots and lots of sexytimes...would this work?"

Not sure - can you find a book with 'adventure' as a tag?

I googled 'misadventure' and it doesn't translate to an adventure so at this stage, no to that book.

[Shannon]

You suck! I mean, of course I can you doll!! :p

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Shannon wrote: "You suck! I mean, of course I can you doll!! :p"

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Hi Jane! Would you accept tags: adventure-travelling and action-adventure?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "Hi Jane! Would you accept tags: adventure-travelling and action-adventure?"

Yes :) Any combo with 'adventure' is fine so long as it is 'in context' (to borrow Kat's favorite phrase ;)

[⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚]

Jane (PS) wrote: "⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "Hi Jane! Would you accept tags: adventure-travelling and action-adventure?"

Yes :) Any combo with 'adventure' is fine so long as it is 'in context' (to borrow Kat's favorite ..."

Great! Thank you :)

[Laura]

Jane, I forget from last round. If a player uses the pass and they make a selection post stating they want to use the pass is that all you require from that player for that week?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Laura wrote: "Jane, I forget from last round. If a player uses the pass and they make a selection post stating they want to use the pass is that all you require from that player for that week?"

Yes :)

[Laura]

Great! Thank you

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "Hi Jane! Would you accept tags: adventure-travelling and action-adventure?"

Yes :) Any combo with 'adventure' is fine so long as it is 'in context' (to borrow Kat's favorite ..."

It matters sometimes doesn't it?! 😉😂

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "⚚♆ Cynthia ♆⚚ wrote: "Hi Jane! Would you accept tags: adventure-travelling and action-adventure?"

Yes :) Any combo with 'adventure' is fine so long as it is 'in context' (to borr..."

🤓😁😂

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 5

Option 1:
9. Rediscover your own city.

* Read a book set on your continent.
Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand can combine to allow a greater book selection.
Please state your region in your post.

Option 2:
Key date - 2 October 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.

Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Early call for Easter!

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Jane how much need to be set in my continent, In Keeping Promise Rock most of the book is set in the US but a good portion is set in Iraq or Germany. I do have a few back ups if I can't use this.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Jane how much need to be set in my continent, In Keeping Promise Rock most of the book is set in the US but a good portion is set in Iraq or Germany. I do have a few back ups if I ca..."

I'm going to say 80% should be set in your country. Not sure how you will work this out ~ it will have to be gut feel :)

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

thanks I will check chapters and go with that.

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

Keeping Promise Rock won't work I got about 65% in US 35% overseas!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Roger - president of NBR United - wrote: "Keeping Promise Rock won't work I got about 65% in US 35% overseas!"

I read it too long ago to recall the balance of US v overseas, so we'll go with your calc which seems very reasonable :)

[Roger - president of NBR United -]

It is a little hard because some of the chapters you are in us for part and overseas in other parts of the same chapter.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Week 6

Option 1:
14. Surf GR

Click on the drop-down Browse menu (next to My Books in the top GR banner), click on Explore, click on Romance under the Genres listing on the far right, click on your preferred type of romance (keep refining as wished using the Genre lists).

* Read any of the books that appear on that actual page without clicking further on the lists#, OR read a book by one of the authors that appear on that page. If you select the author option, you many read any book by that author.
# = meaning don't click on the lists at the base of the page and read a book from that list. If it appears on the page though as the part of the list showing, you can read it.

Option 2:
Key date - 9 October 2020
A book on your team mates 'read' list AND rated at least 3 stars and read on or after the key date.

Option 3:
Pass
This can only be used once each 5 weeks. Only one team mate can use this option each week.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Does the series rule apply?